Multiple choice

What is the minimum number of eclipses that can occur in a year?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4
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Explanation

A year must have at least 4 eclipses - this occurs because eclipse seasons happen roughly every 6 months, with a minimum of 2 solar eclipses and 2 lunar eclipses per year. While the maximum can be 7, 4 is the astronomical minimum.

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